well get a new one. but I'd try to do a system that doesn't use water distributors, if that's even possible on a 2.1 waterboxer engine conversion. van cafe is a could source I believe. what is a Herhseymobile anyway ? a vanagon in special form, or ? if I had to use water distributors, I'd use the 2.1 2WD one..........more common by far. Scott turbovans. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:15 AM Subject: Coolant distributor leak - common? Fixable?
>I was very excited with hopes that my '85 Hersheymobile with a 2.1 > transplant would be running this weekend, but it is not to be. I > transferred the entire Syncro cooling set up, and I have leak at the > coolant distributor that's at the fire wall. Specifically, the large, > flat > cap on the side of the distributor is weeping at the seam and this is > without any pressure in the system. > > Do I dare attempt a fix? If not buy a good used one or bite the bullet > and > get a new one? > > -- > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" |
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